University of Chicago Medicine
Music Therapist - Full-Time, Days
University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine
, as a
Music
Therapist
in the
Comer Children’s Hospital
.
Eligible for a Sign on Bonus up to $1,500!
In this role as a
Music Therapist,
you will coordinate services of psychosocial support to children and families during hospitalization,
surgeries
and/or out-patient visits through promoting socialization, developing coping skills, enhancing body image and awareness, increasing self-esteem,
facilitating
positive adjustment, fostering self-expression,
maintaining
autonomy, and providing age-appropriate music therapy.Essential Job Functions:Clinical ServicesPlans, schedules, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic music program for individuals and groupsUses music to formulate treatment goals and
facilitate
interventionsPromotes family-centered care through involvement of parents/caregivers,
siblings
and other family membersDevelops the therapeutic plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare teamEducates parents and staff to provide a therapeutic outlet for children and families.Develops relationships with families that are caring, trusting, beneficial, and professionalAdvocates for opportunities for parents/caregivers to
maintain
their parenting roleDemonstrates sensitivity to caregiver concerns and uses the caregiver as a resourceIdentifies
referrals for other team members and/or community resourcesDocuments in patient’s electronic medical record
in accordance with
department guidelineLeadership for Projects and ProgrammingProvides leadership in team meetings;
maintains
, develops, and models effective working relationships with members of the Child Life staff and the Healthcare teamAddresses
difficult situations
professionally,
proactively
and collaboratively at the point of service, acts as a model for other staff membersProvides consultation/recommendations to medical/patient care teamParticipates in rounds, patient care conferences, and hospital committeesDemonstrates leadership through active participation in departmental meetings/committeesInitiates
new programs
/projects as assignedProvides in-services to hospital staff and works with other departments to
facilitate
institutional events and clinical presentationsRecruits, selects, coordinates, and supervises art therapy interns and/or volunteers within the context of art programmingProfessional SkillsParticipates in and contributes to national forums and organizations to
remain
current with the newest theories,
research
and trendsAssumes responsibility to develop self professionally by
participating
in continuing educationEstablishes and
accomplishes
annual goals
in accordance with
UCMC goalsEngages in community outreach, including but not limited to school and community eventsServes as liaison between hospital and participating student internship programsQuality & Performance ImprovementMaintains
appropriate records
and statistical data
in accordance with
department guidelinesSelects,
purchases
,
stocks
and
maintains
inventory within budgetary limitsMaintains art supplies that are clean, safe and
follows
all infection control guidelinesEvaluates art programming and makes recommendations for improvementParticipates in the planning of
new programs
, grants,
budgets
and policies
QualificationsBachelor's degree in music therapyCurrent professional Board Certification (MT-
BC) or
the designation of Registered, Certified or Advance Certified Music Therapist (RMT, CMT, or ACMT) by the American Music Therapy AssociationInternship in art therapy with hospitalized children and adolescents preferred1-2
years'
work experience with children and adolescentsRequires the knowledge and skills necessary to
utilize
theoretical constructs of human development for assessment and intervention for infants through teenagersDemonstrates leadership abilities with good organizational skillsInterpersonal skills needed to
establish
therapeutic relationships with children and their families, and effective communicationAnalytical skills necessary to
identify
and solve problems within a constantly changing and stressful environment
Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in music therapy
Position DetailsFull-Time (1.0 FTE)Day
Shift
, OnsiteUnit/Department: Comer
Children’s HospitalCBA Code: N
on-Union
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: .
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
UChicago Medicine
, as a
Music
Therapist
in the
Comer Children’s Hospital
.
Eligible for a Sign on Bonus up to $1,500!
In this role as a
Music Therapist,
you will coordinate services of psychosocial support to children and families during hospitalization,
surgeries
and/or out-patient visits through promoting socialization, developing coping skills, enhancing body image and awareness, increasing self-esteem,
facilitating
positive adjustment, fostering self-expression,
maintaining
autonomy, and providing age-appropriate music therapy.Essential Job Functions:Clinical ServicesPlans, schedules, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic music program for individuals and groupsUses music to formulate treatment goals and
facilitate
interventionsPromotes family-centered care through involvement of parents/caregivers,
siblings
and other family membersDevelops the therapeutic plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare teamEducates parents and staff to provide a therapeutic outlet for children and families.Develops relationships with families that are caring, trusting, beneficial, and professionalAdvocates for opportunities for parents/caregivers to
maintain
their parenting roleDemonstrates sensitivity to caregiver concerns and uses the caregiver as a resourceIdentifies
referrals for other team members and/or community resourcesDocuments in patient’s electronic medical record
in accordance with
department guidelineLeadership for Projects and ProgrammingProvides leadership in team meetings;
maintains
, develops, and models effective working relationships with members of the Child Life staff and the Healthcare teamAddresses
difficult situations
professionally,
proactively
and collaboratively at the point of service, acts as a model for other staff membersProvides consultation/recommendations to medical/patient care teamParticipates in rounds, patient care conferences, and hospital committeesDemonstrates leadership through active participation in departmental meetings/committeesInitiates
new programs
/projects as assignedProvides in-services to hospital staff and works with other departments to
facilitate
institutional events and clinical presentationsRecruits, selects, coordinates, and supervises art therapy interns and/or volunteers within the context of art programmingProfessional SkillsParticipates in and contributes to national forums and organizations to
remain
current with the newest theories,
research
and trendsAssumes responsibility to develop self professionally by
participating
in continuing educationEstablishes and
accomplishes
annual goals
in accordance with
UCMC goalsEngages in community outreach, including but not limited to school and community eventsServes as liaison between hospital and participating student internship programsQuality & Performance ImprovementMaintains
appropriate records
and statistical data
in accordance with
department guidelinesSelects,
purchases
,
stocks
and
maintains
inventory within budgetary limitsMaintains art supplies that are clean, safe and
follows
all infection control guidelinesEvaluates art programming and makes recommendations for improvementParticipates in the planning of
new programs
, grants,
budgets
and policies
QualificationsBachelor's degree in music therapyCurrent professional Board Certification (MT-
BC) or
the designation of Registered, Certified or Advance Certified Music Therapist (RMT, CMT, or ACMT) by the American Music Therapy AssociationInternship in art therapy with hospitalized children and adolescents preferred1-2
years'
work experience with children and adolescentsRequires the knowledge and skills necessary to
utilize
theoretical constructs of human development for assessment and intervention for infants through teenagersDemonstrates leadership abilities with good organizational skillsInterpersonal skills needed to
establish
therapeutic relationships with children and their families, and effective communicationAnalytical skills necessary to
identify
and solve problems within a constantly changing and stressful environment
Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in music therapy
Position DetailsFull-Time (1.0 FTE)Day
Shift
, OnsiteUnit/Department: Comer
Children’s HospitalCBA Code: N
on-Union
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: .
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.